The Forum 2000 conference was held at the Congress Centre in Prague under the title "Reimagining the Power of the Powerless". On 12 October 2026 István Hegedűs participated in two discussions. First, in a panel titled "Charters of Freedom: Dissent, Solidarity, and Human Rights Today" moderated by Lisa Curtis and featuring Baia Pataraia, Václav Němec, and Martin Palouš. He shared his recollections regarding the solidarity signature action in Hungary in support of the signatories of Charter 77. Second, in a panel discussion titled "Testing Democratic Resilience: How Italy’s Experience Signals Wider EU Vulnerabilities" moderated by Barbara Millucci he compared the politics of Meloni, Orbán, and Trump, building upon insights offered by Anna Zafesova and Federigo Argentieri.